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STEINMETZ: OUR FOCUS LEARNING!
Chicago Public Schools and Steinmetz polices,
procedures, and rules.
Chicago Public Schools and Steinmetz Academic Centre:
Policies, Rules, and Procedures are in the
Student Planner and/or Student Conduct Code
booklet
Electronic Devices
• If we see it or hear it, we take it.• Depending upon how you respond, it is a
temporary removal or it can be longer term.
• In-school community service will result.
Cell Phones – Per CPS Uniform Discipline Code 1.1-8 and 3.3-11:
• No cell phones, CD players, iPods, and other electronic devices are to be used in the school.
• If we see them, we must take them away.• Steinmetz is not responsible for the
return of the item or its condition.• If an emergency call must be placed, the
student should ask permission and go to the counseling office to make the call.
Attendance is directly related to academic success
• Your parent/guardian should call the school as they know you will be absent.
– 534-3030– Give your name, the reason, and when you will
return• Send the child back to school with a signed
note of excuse• The note is turned in to the Attendance Office
by the front doors• The student will need a reinstatement form for
3 absences in a row.
Per the Illinois School Code:
18 absences in a course = failure
STEINMETZ IS A CLOSED CAMPUS SCHOOL
Minimum consequence: a cut recorded and detention given
Multiple violations: In-school or out of school suspension
Every day: Students are to be in class at the usual time, 8:02.Students will be dismissed at 2:31 p.m.9th Period activities: 2:35 – 3:40, unless you are notified otherwiseEvening school: 3:00 – 5:30 Closed campus remains in place!!!!!
We do not allow tardiness. Students should arrive no later than
7:40 a.m.• Say No to Go
–No hall passes except in emergency
–No leaving the campus–No cutting lunch. Get pass to
counselor, computer lab, library, writing center at 7:30 a.m.
CUTTING CLASS• A cut is when the student was in school
but did not attend a particular class.
• A cut is always unexcused.
• Attendance is tracked electronically for each class.
• Each cut earns a detention.
ATTENDANCE DIRECTLY AFFECTS GRADES.
If the student is not in class, he/she isn’t learning.
Detentions
• Students are issued detentions for tardies and cuts.
• Detentions are served after school.
• Detentions are over by 3:15 p.m.
Steinmetz is a closed campus.
• Do not leave for lunch• Do not leave to go to the public library• Do not leave early without following
early dismissal procedure
•Leaving school without permission is a violation of the Student Conduct Code 2 –2 and may result in suspension from
school.
1. Early Dismissals (EDs) are issued only for emergencies, such as illness.
2. The student goes to the counselor to request an ED.
3. Parents/guardians must show valid identification in order to pick up their child.
4. Do not call your child on the cell phone during the school day
5. If there is a problem, contact the counseling office or the main office
Uniforms can be purchased from Student Services across from the lunchroom.
Short Sleeve: $10.00
Long Sleeve: $15.00 while supplies last
3 short sleeve shirts for $25.00 while supplies last.
GYM UNIFORMS:
Shirts: $10.00 Shorts: $10.00
Proper Uniform• Steinmetz long or short sleeve shirt as
weather requires• A solid white shirt may be worn
underneath during cold weather• Dark pants or skirts; shorts that come to
the knee• Dark jeans are O.K.• Solid white or solid black shoes with
matching shoe laces
NOT O.K.• Any shirt other than the Steinmetz uniform,
and in cold weather, a solid white shirt underneath
• Head coverings (except for religious purposes)
• Pajama bottoms or house shoes• Bottoms that are not dark (e.g., red, light blue,
or pink are not allowed.)• Emblems or logos on the bottoms; Steinmetz
logo is OK.• Shoes that are not solid white or black or
don’t have matching laces.
Penalty for being out of uniform
• Parent will be contacted to bring the appropriate clothing to school; or,
• Student may rent a shirt for the day from the school at a charge of $7.00 per day. Upon return of the shirt, $5.00 will be refunded.
However. . .• If a uniform shirt is rented and not
returned at the end of the same day, then the $7.00 fee is charged for each day the shirt is missing.
• Example - a student rents a uniform shirt on Monday and forgets to bring it back until Friday
• = $30.00 in rental fees.
Students must wear I.D.s If an adult asks to see the ID, the student must give the ID to that
person.• Students must wear the I.D. at all times.• If student has left I.D. at home, a
temporary will be issued for a $1.00 fee.• If student has lost the I.D., then a new
one must be purchased.
Mistakes or carelessness can be expensive.
• Report cards and transcripts cannot be issued if a student owes the school money .
• Your child should tell you of these expenses. If your child seems to be asking for money for school, make sure you find out what it is for.
Counselors can be reached in Room 108 or by calling
534.3033
If a student wants to see a counselor during lunch, it is best to go to the counseling office at 7:30 to make an appointment and get a pass.
Lockers are assigned by Student Services during Freshmen orientation
LOCK FEE: $10.00
Students should never, ever share a locker or give out their locker combination.
Lockers may be searched at any time.
• Passes can be purchased at Student Services located across from the lunchroom
• Valid for entire school year Monday through Friday 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Students will need to provide a small picture for the pass
• Student must also show student ID
• COST: $5.00
• Reduced Fare Cost: $0.85 without transfer
• Reduced Fare Cost: $1.00 with transfer
Breakfast:$1.25
Lunch:$1.85
Reduced Breakfast:$ 0.40
Reduced Lunch:$ 0.40
Approved waiver must be on file to receive free or
reduced price
Your high school education begins now!
Know it up front: To graduate from any CPS high school, students must
• Earn 24 credit hours, including core requirements• Perform 40 hours of community service• Complete a cycle career path classes (e.g.,
academic, ETC, ROTC)
To graduate from ANY Illinois public high school, including CPS, students must take both days of the Prairie State Achievement Examination in Grade 11.
To stay on track for graduation and become a sophomore, you must
Pass all courses, both semesters, Everyone: English, Algebra, Biology, Computer Information Technology, Physical Education (PE)
Others: English I or Algebra Extended, World Studies, Band, or World Language
No Driver’s Education if a student has less than 4 credits
SET A GOAL NOW!• Pass all classes• Get the grade that reflects your ability• Don’t be satisfied until you’ve done your
best.• Strive to be on the Principal’s list and
the Honor Roll.• We would love to see your picture on
our “Steinmetz salutes. . .” wall.
Tutoring
• SES, SLC, and DEY provide FREE tutoring at Steinmetz
• Starts September 16th
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday• 2:35 – 3:40 or until 5:30 p.m—per parent
contract.• See Ms. Lofton in Room 104A• Algebra, English, Reading, Biology, --it’s
all there!
The PSAE is required by Illinois Law for graduation
from ANY public high school.
The PSAE includes the ACT, which colleges use for entrance.
QUALITY OF LIFE
The PSAE and ACT scores affect where a student gets to go to
college
Getting a college degree affects earning potential
Earnings impact quality of life
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HELP!!!!NBC Homework Hotline-- (312) 645-5555Monday through Thursday, from 5 pm. to 8 p.m.
Spanish speaking helpers are available. CPS Homework Hotline-- (773)553-2000Sunday-Thursday 4 p.m.-9 p.m. or watch the
"CPS Homework Show" Chicago Television Station Channel 23 UHF (without cable) Monday-Friday 3:30 p.m.-4 p.m.
Chicago Public Library– (312) 747-4780General help or looking for information Monday-
Thursday 9 a.m.-7 p.m, Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.